Rita Sheffey, a veteran litigator with a career-long commitment to public service, has been named Emory Law’s assistant dean for public service. In the newly created position, Sheffey will build upon the law school's well-established public service programs.

Emory’s Transactional Law Program Negotiation Teams won Best Negotiator (Seller’s side) titles in both the Southeastern and the Midwestern Regional LawMeets® competitions. Both teams now advance to the National LawMeets® competition to be held in April at Sullivan & Cromwell in New York City.